A healthy, gluten-free and GMO-free snack that contains some protein, popcorn has been a favorite of Americans for more than 100 years and its popularity has grown throughout the world in recent years. Now, Popcorn Lover’s Day is here to encourage people to remember what an incredibly tasty and convenient snack popcorn really is!How to Celebrate Popcorn Lover’s Day

Fall in love with popcorn again and again in celebration of Popcorn Lover’s Day! Have fun enjoying this simple and incredible little snack with some of these ideas for the day:Enjoy a Healthy Popcorn Snack

One of the easiest and most important things that can be done on Popcorn Lover’s Day is to simply pop up some delicious popcorn and enjoy eating it! Whether it is made on top of the stove, in an air popper or in the microwave, this is the day to add a little butter, sprinkle a little salt, and celebrate the simplicity of this ancient food.Learn Fun Facts About Popcorn

Popcorn Lover’s Day is the ideal time to brush up on bits of trivia about popcorn, then share it with others to raise awareness for the day. Whether this means dropping fun facts while at lunch with coworkers or impressing the kids with information over breakfast before school, this is a great day for popcorn lovers to share what they know!

Get started with some of these fun facts about popcorn:

• Nebraska is the US state that produces the most popcorn each year. In fact, their total amount of popcorn produced annually comes in at around 250 million pounds.
• The reason popcorn kernels pop when heated is because they are made up of around 4% water, which creates a small explosion.
• The kernels that are left at the bottom of the bag or pan after the rest of the popcorn is popped are called “old maids”.
• If popped over an open flame, popcorn can jump a distance of up to three feet!

Try Some Creative Popcorn Recipes

Have tons of fun celebrating Popcorn Lover’s Day by making some unique popcorn creations in the kitchen. Sweet or savory, simple or complicated, popcorn can be a blank canvas for almost any type of culinary art! Make a start and get inspired with some of these ideas for popcorn recipes:

Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn

Mexican Inspired Taco Flavored Popcorn

Buffalo Ranch Popcorn

Salted Caramel Popcorn